- Willie Buchanon
Infobox NFLretired
position=Cornerback
number=28
birthdate=birth date and age|1950|11|4Oceanside, California
debutyear=1977
finalyear=1982
draftyear=1972
draftround=1
draftpick=7
college=San Diego State
teams=
*Green Bay Packers (1972-1978)
*San Diego Chargers (1979-1982)
stat1label=Interceptions
stat1value=28
stat2label=INT yards
stat2value=278
stat3label=Touchdowns
stat3value=2
nfl=BUC276857
highlights=
* 3xPro Bowl selection (1973, 1974, 1978)
* 1xAll-Pro selection (1978)
* 1972NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
HOF=
CollegeHOF=Willie James Buchanon (born
November 4 ,1950 inOceanside, California ) was a graduate of Oceanside High School andSan Diego State University .He was a
cornerback for theNational Football League Green Bay Packers and was defensive rookie of the year in 1972 and a three-timePro Bowl Player. He finished his career with his hometownSan Diego Chargers , retiring with 28 career interceptions and 15 fumble recoveries. He is now arealtor in San Diego and his sonWilliam Buchanon playswide receiver for theOakland Raiders and won a national championship with theUniversity of Southern California Trojans.
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